Is Isopropylmethylcyclohexane safe in cosmetics?
Isopropylmethylcyclohexane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropylmethylcyclohexane
INCI: ISOPROPYLMETHYLCYCLOHEXANE
Isopropylmethylcyclohexane (CAS Not confirmed — likely p-menthane isomer (verify CAS against CosIng)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not confirmed — likely p-menthane isomer (verify CAS against CosIng)
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Function
Fragrance
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as fragrance — no CFR prohibition identified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropylmethylcyclohexane.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isopropylmethylcyclohexane — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropylmethylcyclohexane allowed in the EU?
Isopropylmethylcyclohexane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropylmethylcyclohexane do in cosmetics?
Isopropylmethylcyclohexane functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — likely p-menthane isomer (verify CAS against CosIng).
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